Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Aristotle

Aristotle

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We don't need a perfect government; we need one that is practical.

Aristotle

Aristotle

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Almost everyone distinguishes the soul by three of its attributes: movement, sensation, and incorporeality.

Aristotle

Aristotle

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All flatterers are mercenaries, and all men of low spirit are flatterers.

Aristotle

Aristotle

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If they praise me so much, it must be because they are praising themselves, since by praising me they imply that they understand me.

Aristotle

Aristotle

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Not every ending deserves the name of end, only the one that is optimal.

Aristotle

Aristotle

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It is not convenient to speak of modesty as a virtue. It rather resembles an emotion than an acquired disposition. It is defined, therefore, as a fear of giving a bad opinion of oneself.

Aristotle

Aristotle

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Movement is the transition from potentiality to actuality.

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

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Sex is part of nature. And I get along wonderfully with nature.

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

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Husbands are never so wonderful as lovers as when they are betraying their wives.

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

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In Hollywood they can pay you 1,000 dollars for a kiss, but only 50 cents for your soul.

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

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Living alone is like being at a party where no one pays attention to you.